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VTE 130M

1974 Norton Commando

Red Petrol 828cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,498 mi
Last recorded11,498 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1974 Norton Commando24,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTE 130M
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine828cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 11,498 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 11,498 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 11,460 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 11,460 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 11,374 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 11,374 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 11,218 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 11,218 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 10,910 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 10,924 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Commando?

Based on 13,398 MOT tests across 2,308 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
Horn not working 39
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 32
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
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VTE 130M is a 1974 Norton Commando in Red with a 828cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 24,074 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Norton Commando fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VTE 130M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Commando typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 52 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VTE 130M registered?

VTE 130M is a 1974 Norton Commando, first registered on 17 May 1974.

Is VTE 130M safe to buy?

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